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Westbrook police say two people are in custody after an assault
WESTBROOK, Maine — Two people are under arrest Thursday afternoon following an assault in Westbrook. According to a notice posted on the police department's Facebook page, investigators were originally looking for three people who were seen in a car with red and black spray paint on it. Officials say...
Portland's 'Good Theater' finds permanent home at Stevens Square Theater
PORTLAND (WGME) -- An exciting new partnership in Portland will look to change the city's cultural landscape. Thursday, the non-profit "Good Theater" announced it's partnering with "Stevens Square at Baxter Woods," a 55-plus condo community in Maine. The partnership will give the non-profit a permanent home at the Stevens Square...
Nearby lightning strike causes housefire in New Gloucester
NEW GLOUCESTER (WGME) -- Lightning is to blame for a fire at a home in New Gloucester Thursday. The chief says lightning strikes were happening all over town when one hit near a home on Vickerson Drive before noon. The chief says the bolt didn't even hit the building, but...
Westbrook clears way for new Asian-American community center, temple
WESTBROOK, Maine — Plans for a new Asian-American community center and Cambodian temple were officially approved by the city of Westbrook this week. The nonprofit Khmer Maine and the Watt Samaki Temple in Buxton are partnering to build a community center, a traditional Buddhist temple, and a worship hall on about 30 acres off Cumberland Street near Willoughby Farm Road.
Tragic Portland train incident was avoidable, mental health advocate says
PORTLAND, Maine — Mental health advocates are speaking out, hoping to use the recent case of34-year-old Brett Staples, who was hit and killed by a train in Portland last week and similar incidents to raise awareness about the critical need for accessible mental health care. John Nutting, a former...
Last day of the Fill-A-Backpack challenge in Portland
PORTLAND, Maine — People have been dropping off bags filled with school supplies inside the Portland Police Department's lobby. Thursday is the last day to join in. The department has been putting the challenge on for nine years along with the Portland Regional Communications Center, and in that time have collected 2,577 backpacks.
Feds announce funding push for ropeless fishing gear that spares rare whales
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — New efforts to convert some types of commercial fishing to ropeless gear that is safer for rare whales will be supported by millions of dollars in funding, federal authorities said. Federal fishing managers are promoting the use of ropeless gear in the lobster and crab...
Katahdin Trust’s Robinson promoted to vice president, commercial services officer
SCARBOROUGH – Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Craig Robinson to vice president, […]
Saturday, September 7: Clean Transportation Festival, Portland
Join NRCM and our partners on Saturday, September 7th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Orange Bike Brewing for an afternoon of fun celebrating clean transportation options. In addition to food, drinks, and games, there will be e-bike demonstrations, keynotes from leaders in the field, and opportunities to take action to support a clean transportation future. You’ll have a chance to interact with the organizations leading on making our streets cleaner and safer through investment in public transit, active transportation, and better community design.
Palestinians working to end domestic violence travel to Camden to learn from Finding Our Voices
Palestinians from the West Bank working to curb gender-based violence in their communities met with Finding Our Voices on August 6 for guidance on ways to do that. The delegation’s Camden stop was part of a three-week, State Department-sponsored tour of the US that included visits with groups combatting domestic violence in Washington D.C., Minnesota, and Las Vegas. Allison Hodgkins, executive director of the World Affairs Council of Maine, said the Palestinian group’s “focused goal” in developing an effective public awareness campaign is what led her to want to include a visit with Finding Our Voices on the Maine leg of the tour.
The doctor will see you now. The doctor is a machine
PORTLAND, Maine — Here’s a question worth pondering. Who has the better bedside manner—your doctor or a device powered by artificial intelligence?. In a surprising number of cases, patients say that AI is more comforting than a human physician. Actually, given the state of American healthcare, maybe that’s not surprising.
Crowds pack 99th annual St. Peter's Italian Bazaar in Portland
PORTLAND, Maine — Once a year, in Portland's East End, what used to be a heavily Italian neighborhood, gets back to its roots. Over the weekend, thousands gathered on Federal Street in front of St. Peter Parish for the 99th annual Italian Bazaar. Long lines snaked around partygoers as...
Portland Medicaid Transportation driver named Modivcare Maine Driver of the Month
SOUTH PORTLAND — Modivcare Inc. (the “Company” or “Modivcare”) (Nasdaq: MODV), a technology-enabled healthcare services company that provides a platform of integrated supportive care solutions focused on improving health outcomes, […]
Lewiston Police Arrest 5 People At a Notorious Drug House
Five people are facing charges after police searched a home in Lewiston that's known to authorities for illegal drug activity. For the fourth time in nine months, Lewiston Police executed a search warrant at 149 College Street. The search was carried out by Lewiston Police, with assistance from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office K9 team.
Colby Fredette Joins Southern Maine Staff as Coordinator of Recreation
GORHAM, Maine – Colby Fredette has joined the University of Southern Maine Department of Athletics and Recreation as Coordinator of Recreation. "We're very pleased to have Colby joining our staff as Coordinator of Recreation. Colby has an outstanding balance of academic preparation and work experience as he prepares for his next professional challenge," said Director of Athletics Al Bean. "He gained valuable experience as a student while attending Husson University and will bring energy and enthusiasm to lead, grow and support intramurals, recreation, club sports and Esports. I'm looking forward to seeing good things happen under his direction."
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